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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2012 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on December 4, 2012, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Dietz Councilmember Barker Councilmember Evans Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Waldron Councilmember Wilson Staff Present:City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Giao Pham Others Present:Corporal Chris Sabo REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 1 OF 11 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO ASSIGN ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BURKE'S TOWING AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, DATED APRIL 2, 2012, FOR TOWING AND VEHICLE STORAGE SERVICES, TO THE NEW OWNERS OF BURKE'S TOWING; AND THAT WE ACCEPT THE GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 AWARDED TO THE CITY BY THE ARIZONA PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD FROM THEIR PEACE OFFICERS TRAINING FUND, TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 IN CITY FUNDS FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO THE POLICE TRAINING RANGE; AND THAT WE ACCEPT THE LETTER OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SKY ENGINEERING DATED OCTOBER 17, 2012 UNDER TCPN CONTRACT #R5153; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO PURCHASE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION FROM CHAPMAN FORD THROUGH COOPERATIVE STATE CONTRACT #ADSPO 12-016662 IN THE 1 TOTAL AMOUNT OF $36,653.34, INCLUDING ACCESSORIES; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT/JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT #11-089 BETWEEN THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR SAFETY MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON IDAHO ROAD AND OLD WEST HIGHWAY, AMENDING THE TOTAL DESIGN COST FROM THE ORIGINAL $39,147.00 WITH THE CITY'S OBLIGATION AT $2,231.00 TO AN AMENDED TOTAL DESIGN COST OF $125,604.00 WITH THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO BE $7,159.00; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDED AGREEMENT PENDING APPROVAL AS TO FINAL FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 2 OF 11 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Barker announced there will be pet pictures with Santa Claus this Saturday, December 8, at the Paws and Claws Care Center on Baseline. Councilmember Wilson commented they had the Festival of the Superstitions and the Christmas activity and Parade of Lights the past few weekends.They were both well -attended.He received a lot of good feedback from the attendees.He added the city has a new logo which he thinks is very nice, and he modeled a shirt he was wearing with logo on it. Councilmember Evans commented the grass will be laid in front of the stage at Earth Heart Park this Friday.They are calling for volunteers on December 15 to assist in laying a labyrinth. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the community's volunteers assisting Lost Dutchman State Park and read a note from parks and recreation regarding that department's volunteers and the projects they are working on. Vice Mayor Dietz asked if Lost Dutchman State Park is now operating in the black and bringing in some good money for the state. City Manager George Hoffman commented his understanding is a definitive yes.He then introduced Dr. Barbara Barker of the Arizona Regional Medical Center. Dr. Barbara Barker gave a presentation on the programs available at the city's hospital. Councilmember Serdy asked her to explain the helipad a little and advise them where the doctors come from or if there is one stationed there. Dr. Barbara Barker stated the helipad is stationed on campus. They use it infrequently for life-saving trips. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 3 OF 11 Councilmember Serdy asked if the helicopter is waiting or do they have to wait for one to come in. Dr. Barbara Barker stated the wait is basically five minutes. If there is an emergency coming in by ambulance, they can alert the helicopter.She commented on the obstetrics training the emergency staff has had.She continued with her presentation. Councilmember Wilson complimented the facilities as his brother had a procedure done last week and received excellent care. Dr. Barbara Barker continued with her briefing. Mayor Insalaco thanked her and moved on to the next item. Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan commented on the police department bringing back the bike patrol.He requested Corporal Chris Sabo give a briefing on the patrol. Corporal Chris Sabo gave a briefing on the bike patrol. Vice Mayor Dietz commented he is glad to see the bike patrol back again as it is awesome.They can create a relationship with the public and business owners. Councilmember Waldron commented these are two positive reports for the city.It is awesome to hear about the goodness going on.It makes one feel good about it. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR PAWS 4 LIFE CHARITY SHOW ON JANUARY 19, 2013 ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Ms. Cindy Pierson from the Elks Lodge addressed the council.She stated this is the first REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 4 OF 11 time they have done the Paws 4 Life Car Show.It is the fifth annual event for them but the first one for the Elks.She thinks they needed a bigger venue than what they had previously. They can handle quite a few cars. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the items.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR JANUARY 19, 2013, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. •Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR ELKS LODGE #2349 FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2013, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 5 OF 11 Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB #1246 FOR LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS ON FEBRUARY 22-24, 2013 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Ron Knies, chairman of the event, addressed the council.He commented he would try to answer any questions.There were no questions. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB #1246 FOR FEBRUARY 22-24, 2013, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LOTUS GARDEN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 6 OF 11 CHINESE CUISINE )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. Rong Zhao, the applicant, addressed the council.He stated they will be opening a Chinese restaurant. Mayor Insalaco asked him what had taken him so long to open as they have been waiting. Mr. Rong Zhao stated they will hopefully be open by the end of the month or the beginning of January. There was a council consensus that the menu is outstanding. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ANEW LICENSE, LIMITED LIABILITY CO., SERIES 12 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LOTUS GARDEN CHINESE CUISINE BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 7 OF 11 NEW BUSINESS APACHE JUNCTION POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT )Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item. Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan stated they have already gone over the basis for the renovation.The improvement of the detention area to allow victim access with the judge when initial appearances are taking place is the biggest area.The upgraded emergency center will be in a more secure location.There will be a more professional briefing area and a way to package evidence more professionally. There will also be technological improvements. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated about 50% of the financing for the project, because of the changes in technology, is attributed to police impact fee revenue.Another portion comes from the RICO fund and another $140,000 is from the court funds.As part of the project another $107,000 for facility maintenance is coming from the general fund. Mayor Insalaco asked if all the improvements would be downstairs. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated it is all downstairs. • Mayor Insalaco commented the carpet upstairs is getting really bad.He asked when that would be taken care of. Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell stated this is going to cross two fiscal years.One of the ideas is to bring the project manager on board when they have the next council meeting.The project manager would then work with staff on items like that. Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan stated Shane Kiesow had advised him that the carpet is REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 8 OF 11 on their radar.It should be addressed in the not too distant future. Vice Mayor Dietz asked if they will be expanding the second floor of the building at all in the foreseeable future or are they waiting for some big bucks to do it. Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan stated they are always looking at the operation and looking ahead for three to five years.There will be opportunities for improving the second floor operation, especially in the area of criminal investigations.They have a need to upgrade the forensics unit and the interview rooms with the latest technology.They will look at a combination of requests in the budget, additional RICO monies that may come to them and other grant sources.Our department is active enough where he believes they would be competitive for certain grants. They can show that they can use those monies wisely, responsibly and have an impact on criminal activity. Vice Mayor Dietz commented the history with the grant monies has been phenomenal. Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan stated those are things that will certainly be monitored in the future.They are always looking at how they can improve. Mayor Insalaco closed the item and moved on to the next item.This was a discussion item only with no action to be taken at this time. DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 9 OF 11 THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Barker SECONDED )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 6, 2012. 3. Consideration of approval of Burke's Towing Agreement. 4. Acceptance of award of grant by the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board in the amount of $30,000.00 for Range Enhancements. 5. Consideration on the purchase and award of a fleet vehicle for the Police Department through State Contract #ADSPO 12- 016662. 6. Consideration and approval of amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement/Joint Powers Agreement #11-089 with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for Safety Median Improvements on Idaho Road and Old West Hwy. ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 10 OF 11 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk i„-od/p,-49-HNS.NSALACO Ir Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 4th day of December, 2012.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 6th day of December, 2012. t Z 6 : 4 4 ; _ „ 4 4 KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2012 PAGE 11 OF 11